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Summer Squash

Summer squash is a warm-season crop
Zucchini is the most popular type of summer squash. It can be found in dark, medium, and light green colors as well as yellow-orange
Other summer squashes include: yellow straightneck, yellow crookneck, and scallop squashes.
They are a good source of fiber, vitamin C and vitamin B6.
Eat them raw, steamed, baked, or grilled

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